Mercury
Steve Lacy Lyrics

(Ooh, ah)
The singer uses these sounds to set the tone of the song and create a catchy beginning.

Gemini
The singer is referring to the astrological sign Gemini, which can have two contrasting personalities.

I'm a myth and I'm a legend
The singer characterizes himself as a figure of mythical proportions, even though he might not be successful in everything he does.

Whom never wins
The singer suggests that he rarely wins in life, despite being a legendary figure with a seemingly larger-than-life character.

And might not ever play again
The singer implies that he has encountered a setback that might discourage him from trying again in the future.

Keep falling in (keep falling in, yeah)
The singer seems to keep falling in love, despite the potential negative consequences.

Love so fast and back out again
The singer suggests that he falls in and out of love too quickly, leading to disappointment.

Speeding
The singer suggests that he is moving too fast in life, instead of taking his time and being patient.

When I should ease in
The singer states that he should take it easy and move more slowly, instead of rushing forward full speed ahead.

Oh, I know myself, my sins
The singer acknowledges that he is aware of his actions and their consequences, implying that he has made mistakes in the past.

Dug my pit, then I fell in
The singer suggests that he has created his own problems by making questionable decisions and now must deal with the results.

Pulled the trigger, killed us both
The singer uses a metaphor, indicating that his previous actions have had equally negative consequences for both himself and another person involved.

Lesson learned but truth gets old
The singer acknowledges that he has learned from his mistakes but is tired of dwelling on them.

Little of heaven, little unpleasant (ooh, ah)
The singer is describing the duality of life and how there can be both good and bad things happening at the same time.

I don't know (ooh, ah)
The singer is unsure about how to deal with this dichotomy and find balance in his life.

Little of pleasure, little depression (ooh, ah)
The singer acknowledges that, although there are good things happening in life, there can be an equal amount of negative experiences.

How can I tell if? How can I measure? (ooh, ah)
The singer is questioning how he can find balance, and whether it is possible to quantify it or measure how satisfied he is.

I looked up at the ceiling as I draft my "I'm so sorry" text
The singer is potentially writing an apology but is conflicted and unsure of what to say.

Don't regret the choice I chose but do regret the mess I made
The singer is indicating that he made a choice and doesn't necessarily regret it, but he does regret the negative consequences that resulted from that choice.

I see you hurt, I wish I could just hold you tight and close
The singer is identifying someone who is hurt, and he wishes he could offer them comfort and support.

Don't need long, just wanna say, "I love you and miss you the most"
The singer suggests that he misses someone and wishes he could express his feelings to them, even if it's only for a brief moment.

Rolling stones don't crawl back in
The singer is saying that once a person has experienced a certain way of life, it is difficult to move away from that lifestyle.

Daddy's faults fell down on me
The singer is acknowledging that his father's mistakes have affected his life in negative ways.

Break that curse for sweet relief
The singer is suggesting that he wants to break the proverbial 'curse' and free himself from the influence of his family issues to be more content and fulfilled.

Mercury running amuck in my mind
The singer is referring to the planet Mercury and using it as a metaphor for confusion and instability in his thoughts.

Can't tell if I'm winning or falling behind
The singer is unsure if he is making progress or if he is lagging behind in life.

Venus in retrograde got me in bed
The singer is referring to the planet Venus and using it as a metaphor for someone or something that has affected him emotionally in the past.

And thinkin' 'bout all of the shit that I said
The singer is reflecting on his past actions and words, indicating that he may have said things that he has come to regret.

Gemini scope give me depth 'til I'm dead
The singer has mentioned the Gemini astrological sign again, indicating that he is feeling the effects of a sign that is known to have contrasting personalities.

But I can't seem to get the fuck out of my head
The singer is recognizing that despite wanting to move on and leave his problems behind, he is unable to stop dwelling on his issues.

Well, fuck it, I'll just cop a Porsche instead
The singer is suggesting that he will buy a Porsche to distract and distance himself from his problems.

I do as I please and you see where it lead
The singer is saying that he has always done what he wants in life, and people can see the outcomes of his choices.

Guess somethin' bad ain't 'bout to happen to me
The singer is suggesting that he has been lucky so far and may believe that he will not experience hardship or negative consequences for his actions.

You think I'm two-faced, I can name twenty-three
The singer is acknowledging that he may come across as insincere, but he is intentionally presenting different parts of his personality to different people to fit in and maintain social relationships.

My layers, all these sides
The singer is acknowledging that he has multiple dimensions to his personality and how he presents himself to others.

Could you stick by for the ride?
The singer is questioning whether anyone is willing to accept all of his different sides and stick by his side through the highs and lows of life.

It's a thrill, and I don't even know how to feel
The singer is suggesting that there is an excitement in life, but sometimes he is not even sure how to process or react to it properly.

It might be too real
The singer is suggesting that the excitement and ups and downs of life can be too overwhelming to handle sometimes.

I said, "Might be too"
The singer is repeating the line 'Might be too' to emphasize the importance of this idea.

Excuse me if I lied
The singer suggests that he may have lied in the past and is apologizing for this.

I forgot I said that
The singer is acknowledging that he may have said things he now regrets and doesn't remember saying.

Can you forgive my tongue?
The singer is asking for forgiveness from someone for any hurtful things he may have said in the past.

I'll show you where my head at
The singer is offering to be vulnerable and show someone where he's at mentally and emotionally.

I don't think I'm the one
The singer suggests that he is not perfect and may not have all the answers or solutions to problems.

But I could be your girlfriend
The singer is offering love and support, even if he cannot change the situation being discussed.

'Til retrograde is done
The singer is using the term retrograde again, implying that he may be waiting for a certain event or time to pass before he can make changes or move on.